Wasson High School - Wahian Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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HARRIERS FLASH TO he 1968 Thunderbird legmen winged their way to a sterling second place performance at state after posting an outstanding season record. Big wins in- cluded first places at the Aurora and Pueblo Central lnvitationals, and also at the Pike's Peak Invitational staged at Wasson. At least twenty schools were en- tered in each of these meets. Overall, the A-squad road runners finished no lower than third place in any meet. The top four runners for 1968 were Bob Nlalke- mes, Captain Randy Rodes, Bruce Baan, and Scott Wilson. The fifth berth on the A-squad was hotly con- tested with Roger Beach, Steve Butler, Jay Rodman, Junior White, and Dave Young holding down the posi- tion at various points throughout the season. The Cross Country team's best season since Was- son opened was completed under the command of Coach Rex lVliller. Meet Place Aurora Central, Poudre, Washington. . . , . . .3 lVlullen, Ranam, Wasson ....,.... .... 1 Aurora Invitational ..,.., ,,.. 1 Arapahoe Invitational ..,... .... 2 Pueblo Central Invitational. . . . . . .1 Pike's Peak Invitational. . . . . , .1 S.C.L. .,....,.....,.. .... 2 State ..,. .,.. 2 SECOND IN STATE MEET On a crisp early morning trot in the Bluffs are Bruce Baan and Scott Wzlson The Bluffs' rough terrain makes an excellent training area for Blrds on the run

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The powerful stroke of Dave Collier sends the ball singing toward his opponent. RACKETEERS RALLY TO TAKE DISTRICT TITLE or the first time since 1961, Wasson's tennis team was triumphant at the District Tournament. This victory climaxed a fine fall campaign in which the team compiled a 7-3 record. During the season the most notable conquest came when the netmen upset Mitchell 3-2 in a grueling match. However, the season ended rather dismally, for the team was unfortunately chosen to play many of the individuals who eventually took the State Championship. This year was also the initial coaching season for Mr. Norton. The varsity team consisted of three singles players and two doubles teams. Lettermen Gary Love- less and Dave Collier manned the number one and number two spots respectively, and both achieved un- blemished records in league play. The third returning letterman, Paul Roesler, was also the third singles player. Mickey Gordon and Bob Dethloff, as well as Bob Riutzel and Milo Bolender, formed the two dou- bles teams. Wasson Opponent 5 .... ...Trinidad .... .... . .O 2 .... ...PuebloEast... .....3 2 .... . . .Pueblo South .... . . .3 5 .,.. ...Harrison ...... ...O 4 .... .. .Pueblo Central. . . . . .1 2 .... ...Fountain Valley... . . .3 3 .... ...Mitchell ........ . . .2 4 .... .. .Widefield ........ . . .1 3 .... ...Pueblo Centennial.. . . . .2 4 .... ...Palmer ............ ...1 lst ........ District Tournament TENNIS - FRONT ROW: Craig Collier, Pat Kerns, Jim Powers Randy Dudzinski, Ray Snow. BACK ROW: Mr. Norton, Milo Bolender, Bob Riutzel, Mickey Gordon, Bob Dethloff, Paul Roesler, Dave Collier. NOT PIC- TUREDt Gary Lov I s.

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His nearest competitor out of sight, Randy Rodes grinds on. Relinquishing his scant lead to T-Bird Bob Malkemes is a Mullen runner FRONT ROW: Junior White, Scott Wilson, Bruce Baan, Captain Randy Rodes, Bob Malkemes, David Young. BACK ROW: Joe Cosgrove, manager: Clarke Becker, Jim Cosgrove, Randy Cosby. Jay Rodman, Steve Bostrom, Mike Schilling, Mark Beach, Roger Beach, Steve Butier, Marvin Graneri, Coach Miller.